Laois County Council
Laois County Council Comhairle Chontae Laoise | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
Barry Walsh, FG | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 19 |
Political groups |
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| Elections | |
Last election | 7 June 2024 |
| Motto | |
| Irish: I bpáirt leis an bpobal "In partnership with the community" | |
| Meeting place | |
| Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
Laois County Council (Irish: Comhairle Chontae Laoise) is the local authority of County Laois, Ireland. As a county council, it is governed by the Local Government Act 2001. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment. The council has 19 elected members. Elections are held every five years and are by single transferable vote. The head of the council has the title of Cathaoirleach (chairperson). The county administration is headed by a chief executive, Michael Rainey. The county town is Portlaoise.